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University Certificate, Human Resources and Labour Relations at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Get a better understanding of industrial relations and human resource matters with Athabasca University’s online University Certificate, Human Resources and Labour Relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 1 year of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In the University Certificate, Human Resources and Labour Relations at Athabasca University, you'll delve into a multidisciplinary curriculum that includes required courses focusing on the fundamentals of labour relations and human resource management. You'll also have the freedom to choose from a broad range of electives covering topics like financial accounting, communication, ethics, and sociology to round out your education and cater it to your interests and career goals.

Career pathways

With Athabasca University's University Certificate, Human Resources and Labour Relations, you'll be well-positioned for a variety of career paths in human resources, labour relations, and organizational development. Whether you aim to work as a HR specialist, in labour relations, or even in organizational consulting, this certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in these settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education. Please note: If you have completed AU’s former University Certificate in Labour Relations, you cannot apply to the University Certificate, Human Resources and Labour Relations program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

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